DMan Management at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Programme overview

The Taught Doctorate in Management provides advanced research study in management for aspiring managers and business specialists. It develops advanced research training and management theory at professional and academic level in an interdisciplinary research context.

Faculty: Cardiff School of Management | Department: Management | Duration: 3 years full time; 5 years part time | Intake: 2027 | Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

540 credits in total: 240 credits of taught study followed by a 300-credit research thesis. Taught elements are 120 Level 7 credits (from a recognised master's, with possible exemption), Advanced Research Practice, Advanced Social Research Perspectives, Advanced Social Research Methodology (20 credits each) and a 60-credit Research Paper and Proposal. Award requires a 50,000-word thesis, a 5,000-word Reflective Practice Report and a successful viva voce.

Career pathways

Many graduates go on to research degree programmes or to senior positions as managers and directors in a range of businesses.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A recognised bachelor degree in a relevant subject (2:1 or above), plus one of: 120 credits at Level 7 in a relevant subject, a recognised master's degree in a relevant subject, or an MRes in Management (these may give exemption from some or all Level 7 modules). Selection is based on a completed application form, a 2,000-word research proposal and a CV; shortlisted applicants are interviewed by the Programme Director and Graduate Studies Co-ordinator. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.5 in Reading and Writing, or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,500 a year (2026/27). MPhil/PhD/DMan full-time home fee as listed. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2026/27). MPhil/PhD/DMan full-time overseas fee as listed. Source

Intake: 2027

Duration: 3 years full time; 5 years part time

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